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Our Programs

We offer diverse, evidence-based programs and activities for youth, approved by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Membership is free, granting access to all Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo sites and top-tier programming in our five key areas.

Something for everyone

Explore innovative programs designed to empower youth so that they may practice compassion and leadership through healthy, creative lifestyles.

Our Program Areas:

Character & Leadership

Character & Leadership

Empowers youth to positively influence their Club and community, develop self-esteem, and participate in democracy, while respecting all cultures and valuing individual importance.

Education & Career Development

Education & Career Development

Enables youth to excel in everyday situations by providing them with tools through tutoring and homework help five days a week, with additional one-on-one tutoring when requested.

Health & Life Skills

Health & Life Skills

Encourages young people to engage in positive behaviors that nurture well-being by helping them set personal goals and live successfully for a healthy future.

Participating Arts

Participating Arts

Engages with youth to explore creativity and cultural awareness through appreciation of the visual, performing and digital arts, as well as creative writing.

Sports & Recreation

Sports & Recreation

Encourages youth to develop an understanding and passion for fitness, sportsmanship and teamwork through different sports leagues and daily gym activities.
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Find the right program for your youth

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo has a variety of amazing programs with a wide range of important topics — from character and leadership, to health and life skills, to sports and recreation, these programs teach the next generation the skills they need to flourish in life. Use the program finder to identify the perfect program for your youth, and sign up today. 

Program Finder

Education & Career Development

Career Exploration

  • Fall, Winter, Spring

  • Northeastern Elementary

Education & Career Development

STEM

  • Fall, Winter, Spring

  • Northeastern Elementary

Education & Career Development

Career Exploration

  • Fall, Winter, Spring

  • Bob & Cindy Ezelle Club

Participating Arts

Focused Art

  • Fall, Winter, Spring

  • Bob & Cindy Ezelle Club

Sports & Recreation

Esports

  • Fall, Winter, Spring

  • Northeastern Elementary

Health & Life Skills

SMART Moves

  • Spring

  • Northeastern Elementary

Education & Career Development

Teen Power Hour

  • Fall, Winter, Spring

  • Bob & Cindy Ezelle Club

Health & Life Skills

SMART Moves

  • Fall

  • Northeastern Elementary

Health & Life Skills

SMART Moves

  • Winter

  • Bob & Cindy Ezelle Club

Education & Career Development

Power Hour

  • Fall, Winter, Spring

  • Northeastern Elementary

Sports & Recreation

Esports

  • Fall, Winter, Spring

  • Bob & Cindy Ezelle Club

Health & Life Skills

Healthy Habits

  • Fall, Spring

  • Bob & Cindy Ezelle Club

Participating Arts

Focused Art

  • Fall, Winter, Spring

  • Northeastern Elementary

Participating Arts

Summer Arts Spectacular

  • Summer

  • Kalamazoo Civic Theatre

Education & Career Development

STEM

  • Fall, Winter, Spring

  • Bob & Cindy Ezelle Club

Character & Leadership Development

Keystone

  • Fall, Winter, Spring

  • Bob & Cindy Ezelle Club

Character & Leadership Development

Torch Club

  • Fall, Winter, Spring

  • Bob & Cindy Ezelle Club

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Ready for a support system you can count on?

Membership is free and available to all youth in grades K-12th. Membership is required for any youth who wants to enter the Club or participate in programming.